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Santa Cruz waterfront properties offer buyers the ultimate beachside paradise. Whether you choose a mid-range beach bungalow or a sprawling luxury estate, you'll be able to enjoy the year round sunshine, mild climate and world class surfing right at your own doorstep. This area has served as the beach destination of choice for northern and central California residents for generations. Read more about Santa Cruz waterfront homes for sale.

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Santa Cruz Waterfront Home Statistics

Average Price $3.5M
Lowest Price $1M
Highest Price $8.5M
Total Listings 12
Avg. Price/SQFT $1.7K

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1148 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$8,450,000

1148 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

6 Beds 4 Baths 4,696 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81904444

Sotheby's Int'l Realty-Capitola 831-251-1985MLSListings Inc Logo

120 Gharkey St, SANTA CRUZ

$6,392,000

120 Gharkey St, SANTA CRUZ

5 Beds 5 Baths 3,849 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81909505

Pacaso Inc 831-309-9097MLSListings Inc Logo

1 Rockview Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$5,650,000

1 Rockview Dr, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,968 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81916204

Compass 831-239-9890MLSListings Inc Logo

113 Ocean View Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$5,595,000

113 Ocean View Ave, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,562 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81919395

Compass 408-218-7967MLSListings Inc Logo

218 Woodrow Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$3,100,000

218 Woodrow Ave, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,342 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81917915

Bailey Properties 831-818-2013MLSListings Inc Logo

225 18th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$2,695,000

225 18th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,650 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81921849

David Lyng Real Estate 831-345-0503MLSListings Inc Logo

1129 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$2,693,012

1129 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,723 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81906627

California Homes Realty 831-464-1671MLSListings Inc Logo

402 15th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$2,449,000

402 15th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,153 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81921905

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 831-818-1431MLSListings Inc Logo

235 Owen St, SANTA CRUZ

$1,499,000

235 Owen St, SANTA CRUZ

2 Beds 2 Baths 968 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81922345

Vista Properties Inc 831-588-5458MLSListings Inc Logo

108 Algea St, SANTA CRUZ

$1,259,000

108 Algea St, SANTA CRUZ

2 Beds 1 Bath 603 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81922182

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley 831-234-4343MLSListings Inc Logo

606 15th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$1,199,000

↓ $50,000

606 15th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 2 Baths 950 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81916866

Revest Homes, Inc. 408-221-4223MLSListings Inc Logo

113 Cayuga St, SANTA CRUZ

$1,000,000

113 Cayuga St, SANTA CRUZ

2 Beds 1 Bath 600 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81921656

David Lyng Real Estate 831-588-5145MLSListings Inc Logo



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Discover Santa Cruz Waterfront Homes For Sale

There is a great selection of waterfront homes for sale in the Santa Cruz area that serve ideal as rental properties, vacation or stay-cation homes. Nowhere else will you find the same combination of natural beauty, endless beaches, and world class food and wine. Wake up every morning to a sprawling oceanfront view, with panoramas of the ocean reaching out as far as the eye can see. Enjoy beach living at it's finest in your choice of character bungalow or well-appointed luxury home. Regardless, the surf and sand are close at hand in one of these waterfront homes!


Learn more about the different beach communities to help narrow down your search for the perfect, beachfront home!

Main Beach

When the term California beaches comes to mind, an images of the Boardwalk Amusement Park, just off of Main Beach, probably arises. This is an iconic area that is popular with tourists, locals, and athletes alike and has been drawing people to Santa Cruz for over a hundred years.

Pleasure Point Beach

Pleasure Point Beach is a renowned surf location on the northern shores of Monterey Bay. Pleasure Point real estate ranges from smaller beachside homes to large modern luxury mansions. All residents of Pleasure Point Beach enjoy the luxury of being steps away from the surf.

Capitola Beach

Capitola Beach is one of California's prettiest city beaches. It has lovely views of the Monterey Bay, sailboats moored offshore, and an iconic string of colorfully-painted cottages and shops along the water to add a festive touch. The draw of this neighborhood is the proximity to boutiques and high end restaurants.

La Selva Beach

These homes have amazing views that feel like you can see forever. Sunset State Beach is just around the corner and is a beautiful expanse of sea and sand. Spend the afternoon making sandcastles or take part in some of the unique sports such as surf fishing. Watch the sunset atop the wooden stairs or camp on the beach. When you live in a Santa Cruz waterfront home, taking advantage of being so close to the beach is a must! Enjoy fishing, surfing or boogie boarding right at your door. Some of the most stunning ocean views and most luxurious mansions are located right in La Selva Beach.


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